Tarp comes off at Field of Dreams as MLB officials hope rain holds off

Major League Baseball returned to the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa on August 13, 2026, with officials cautiously optimistic after rain temporarily halted preparations for the game. The tarp was removed from the field as weather conditions improved, though uncertainty remained about whether the rain would stay away. MLB officials were monitoring the situation closely ahead of the scheduled event at the iconic venue.